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Schistocerca nitens (Vagrant locust) (Gray bird
Informational guide on Schistocerca nitens, also known as the Gray Bird Grasshopper. The largest and most prolific grasshopper species in California.Grasshop.
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Covers grasshoppers, termites, cockroaches, and mantids. Has 540 good black-and-white illustrations. Though somewhat dated, has more thorough coverage of some groups (e.g., Pygmy Grasshoppers, Tetrigidae) than more recent popular guides. Worth finding if you are interested in orthoptera.
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Schistocerca nitens is a species of grasshopper known by several common names, including vagrant grasshopper and gray bird grasshopper. It is a close relative of the desert locust, which is in the same genus. This grasshopper is native to southern North America including Mexico and the southwestern United States from California to Texas. Can also be found in parts of mid atlantic states.
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Markings variable, but coloration is in shades of gray and/or brown, and with a pale lower margin to the lateral lobes of the pronotum. Usually rather grizzled looking. Distinctly different looking from all other species with which it can be found, except perhaps S. americana in its easternmost range. S. americana is usually a warmer, yellowish.
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Gray Bird Grasshopper - Schistocerca nitens. Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA July 28, 2004 Size: 2.25 inches. Gray Bird Grasshopper tag · login or register to post comments. Contributed by Phillip Ruttenbur on 29 July, 2006 - 9:19pm Last updated 1 August, 2006 - 7:33pm.
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Gray Bird Grasshoppers are solitary and non-migratory, but under certain conditions they form swarms that fly long distances and cause damage to crops and native plants. They've been introduced into Hawaii, where in 2002 and 2004 outbreaks on the island of Nihoa led to the defoliation of almost all the vegetation, including endangered plant.
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Gray Bird Grasshopper - Schistocerca nitens. Los Alamitos, near Long Beach/Seal Beach, 5 miles inland from Pacific Ocean, Orange County, California, USA May 29, 2007. tag · login or register to post comments. Contributed by Liora Leah on 10 September, 2007 - 3:29am
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Gray bird grasshopper, Schistocerca nitens: Brownish-gray overall, lacking the distinct patterns of S. americana (Figure 6). Adults have one light bar on the side of the pronotum. Obscure bird grasshopper, Schistocerca obscura: Olive green body with contrasting brown forewings (Figure 7). Adults with a bright yellow stripe extending along back.
Gray Bird Grasshopper. Schistocerca nitens. Orthoptera: Acrididae. Back to Orthoptera index page Back to Arthropods of Orange County, California Back to Natural History of Orange County, California. Upper Newport Bay, Newport Beach, Orange County, CA. 6/6/84..
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Schistocerca nitens is a species of grasshopper native to southern North America including Mexico and the south-western United States from California to Texas. It is a troublesome invasive species in Hawaii. Read more about gray bird grasshoppers on Wikipedia. Schistocerca nitens, photo by Brandon Woo (Hojun Song lab, Texas A&M)
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The gray bird grasshopper is a fascinating insect that plays a crucial role in our ecosystem. It is a member of the Acrididae family and is found in North America, primarily in the western United States. This grasshopper is a significant herbivore that feeds on a variety of plants, including sagebrush, cheatgrass, and bunchgrass. The
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The gray bird grasshopper, a member of the bird grasshopper family, is notable for its impressive size and unique features. Found in diverse habitats like grasslands, agricultural areas, and urban gardens, this insect boasts a gray hue that aids in camouflage. Measuring between 1.6 to 2.8 inches, it stands out among grasshopper species.
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Gray bird grasshoppers are 1.57 to 2.8 inches long. Their coloration is primarily brown and gray, with spots and patches giving them a cryptic appearance. Other Common Names: Vagrant grasshopper. Distribution: Native - throughout the southern part of North America, including Mexico and part of the southern United States from California to Texas.
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Notes on Taxonomy and Nomenclature. The grasshopper Schistocerca nitens Thunberg (1815) was originally named Gryllus nitens, and has subsequently been named as S. vaga Scudder (1899), S. vaga Hubbell (1960) and, more recently, S. nitens nitens Dirsh (1974). The Nitens Group of the genus Schistocerca is a diverse and problematic one due to the.
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gray bird grasshopper. Other Scientific Names Gryllus columbinus Thunberg 1824 Gryllus nitens Thunberg 1815 Schistocerca australis Schistocerca impleta (Walker) Schistocerca vaga. International Common Names. English. vagant, grasshopper, large. vagrant grasshopper. Spanish. langosta. langosta maicera. Local Common Names.
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Schistocerca nitens is a species of grasshopper known by several names, including vagrant grasshopper and gray bird grasshopper.It is a close relative of the desert locust, which is in the same genus.This grasshopper is native to southern North America including Mexico and the south-western United States from California to Texas.Vagrants are occasionally found in Colorado and Nebraska, where.
